These are the two different names for a similar disease of White patches. Vitiligo and Leucoderma start with slight depigmentation over skin with gradually develops into a white patch. One can rarely notice any symptom of vitiligo. Some cases have slight itching before the appearance of a vitiligo spot. in people with positive family history chances are more but line of Ayurvedic treatment remains the same.

Genetic , stress are major trigger but Vitiligo can also be accidental. Generally, Vitiligo spots start after a scratch, a cut or after burn. Sometimes some paint, adhesive or cosmetic allergy can start Vitiligo. After the accident or allergy partial or complete loss of melanocyte can lead to Vitiligo.

If parents have history, then there are more chances of one developing ‘Leucoderma. However, it is not certain. At the same time, numerous cases of Leucoderma do not have a relevant family history of Leucoderma.

Vitiligo is neither contagious nor infectious, it is only a cosmetic skin problem & it degrades the beauty of body due to white patches.

There are many types of treatment available for Vitiligo but Ayurvedic treatment is considered as the best treatment for vitiligo because it is safe and works on the root cause. Whereas other treatment options can either exaggerate or may suppress.

The Autoimmunity is a stage of the body in which body cells destroy it. It starts destroying the pigment cells. The ‘melanocyte’ is the cell which produces melanin pigment. The loss of melanin pigment results into a vitiligo, white patches.

However, there are different theories suggesting autoimmune syndrome impaired hepatic function as jaundice, gastric disorder, typhoid fever and so on.

The symptom of Leucoderma can be different for different blood groups. But generally, it starts with minor depigmented spots which have the tendency to merge into each other and form a large patch. Leucoderma also can be bilateral with a left- right combination depends on the types of blood group in different people.

Vitiligo Diagnosis is done mostly by the sufferers itself as it is visible with fading skin color spots or patches. For vitiligo treatment family history, physical appearance and skin condition and preferably diet habit and lifestyle of the sufferer do matter a lot.

People with this disorder can experience emotional stress, particularly if Vitiligo develops on visible areas such as the face, hands, arms, feet, or on the genitals. Vitiligo disease can affect a person's emotional and psychological well-being and may create difficulty in socializing. Talking with other people who have Vitiligo can help a person to cope with Emotional Aspects.

Diet restrictions - Tamarind, Curd, and Tomato, Citrus Fruits & Citrus fruit items/juices as oranges, lemon even grapes are strictly restricted. Papaya should also be restricted.

Spicy/ Oily food & non-vegetarian food intake should be lowered. Apart from it, any eatable made of soda bicarb, stored sour things, pickles, tinned foods or drinks, chocolates, coffee or cocoa products should not be taken and chyawanprash is restricted too.

Lifestyle related restrictions – A Tight fitting which gives marks on the skin, like elastic must be avoided which disturbs the skin blood circulation. Scratching, Itching must be avoided. Plastic and rubber wear should be avoided. Plastic Ornaments, Bindi or any Stickers on the skin should be avoided.